Origin
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
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Phillipsburg, NJ
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Trip Overview
Embark on a straightforward 68.5-mile journey from Passaic, NJ, to Phillipsburg, NJ. This drive, estimated to take about 1 hour and 26 minutes, is easily manageable as a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, including Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 22, with a significant 92% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $11 for this trip. Given its direct nature and manageable duration, it's an efficient way to travel between these two New Jersey locations without needing an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed, multi-lane roads. With 92% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for the majority of the 68.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, covering 51.3 miles. While not characterized by winding local roads, the transition between NJ 21 and US 22 offers a slight shift in your driving environment, but the overall feel remains that of efficient, direct travel on major thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 22
Take the exit onto US 22 toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
7
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Turn left toward Morris Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Morris Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Alpha along the way.
Alpha
64 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via US 22
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 51.3 mi | 59m |
| NJ 21 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| US 22 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 51.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Phillipsburg, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 21 South
5
Merge onto NJ 21
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
7
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
9
Turn right onto Market Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
11
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 78
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 78
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 78
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 78
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 22
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 22
Exit 3
Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
208 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Morris Street
22
Continue on this road
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Morris Street
23
Turn left
124 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Morris Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 677
275 ft
·
9 sec
·
Morris Street
25
Turn right onto Miller Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Miller Street
26
Turn right onto Hudson Street
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hudson Street
27
Arrive at destination
Hudson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Passaic, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phillipsburg, NJ
The final approach into Phillipsburg, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Phillipsburg, NJ
Late night in Phillipsburg on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 21, US 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Passaic, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Alpha along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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